Pet longevity with kevin Toman, DVM

Many thanks to Kevin Toman, DVM, for joining me on The Art of Medicine with Dr. Andrew Wilner. Kevin graduated from veterinary school back in 1986 and has more than 40 years of clinical experience. More recently, he has become a pioneer in pet longevity medicine and pet cancer navigation. He now runs his telemedicine longevity practice out of his home in California.

During our 30-minute discussion, Kevin emphasized the importance of diet and lifestyle for pets. His recommendations should resonate with all of us humans who are trying to optimize our health, which includes plenty of exercise but avoiding exercise that puts undue stress on our joints, and a healthy diet, which means healthy foods to achieve a lean body weight (the opposite of what many of us accomplish!). Kevin suggested that a dog’s diet should mirror that of its owner, with a preponderance of fresh meat and vegetables.

Kevin also weighed in on nutritional supplements and pet insurance. When choosing a veterinarian, he strongly advised finding an independent, American Animal Hospital Association (AAHA)-approved practice.

For questions, Kevin can be reached at Ktomandvm@gmail.com or on his websites:

www.HelpingPetsLiveLonger.com and www.freevetcall.com

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